2013 Camp Selections:
Selections for the 2013 program have been finalized. We have issued letters, via U.S. postal mail, indicating the admission status of each applicant. In fairness, we will not provide the names of 2013 campers by phone or email. Thank you......Testimonials.....
"I wish I could go every single year! I want to be a Marine biologist. This is the perfect camp because it sparked my interest and opened up my world.”
H.C., STEM Camp Graduate
"With me wanting a career in electronic engineering, the science camp showed me I could do more in engineering than I thought. It also helped me realize how important math and science is in everyday life.”
K.S., STEM Camp Graduate
“Attending the 2009 summer science camp taught me that I can be the best student I can and if I believe in myself I can meet the high expectation that have been set for me....
After attending the camp, it made me even more interested in becoming an engineer.”
D.W., STEM Camp Graduate
"This has made me more independent and confident that I will be successful. I have made great new friends. I want to go to college now and get a good education at IU.”
T.D., STEM Camp Graduate
"From a parent's perspective, she is more motivated to attend college.”
Parent of STEM Camp Graduate, A.S.
Student Selection Criteria:
- Be in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade at application deadline date
- Entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2013
- Have at least a "B" average in science and a "B" average in mathematics courses
- Score at the median to superior level in standardized science and mathematics tests
- Have a genuine interest in science and mathematics
- Must be an Indiana resident and currently be enrolled in a school within the state of Indiana
- Be recommended by current science and mathematics teachers who must each submit a completed Recommendation Form and write a separate letter of recommendation
Application Process and Checklist:
- Parent/Guardian and student complete and sign the Student Application Form (pages 2-5)
- Student writes a 250 word essay (instructions on page 3)
- Parent/Guardian and student sign and complete top half of the Request for Records form (page 6) and give to child's school registrar. Registrar will complete bottom half and mail the form along with student's most recent transcript and standardized test scores to Indiana University
- Parent/guardian or student writes student's name and other information at the top, and then gives a Teacher Evaluation and Letter of Recommendation Forms (pages 7-10) to the student's current science and mathematics teacher(s). If the student has the same teacher for both subjects, all forms are given to that teacher (see instructions on page 7 or 9)
- Parent/Guardian mails completed pages 2-5 to the camp
Only paper student applications will be accepted (no faxed or emailed applications please).
For application, Download Student Application Form Here All matierials including the Student Application Form, essay, records and recommendations are due on or before the deadline date of Friday, March 29, 2013. Please follow up with the school registrar and teachers to make sure they return materials to us on time.
Selections for the summer camp will be made in May 2013 and written notifications will be mailed to the students' home addresses. A wait list system may be used if needed.
For questions or additional information, please call the Summer Science Camp at (812) 856-5700 or visit the website: www.indiana.edu/~demastemPlease mail documents to:
Attn: Selection Committee,Adventures in Science Summer Camp, Indiana University (DEMA)
107 S. Indiana Ave/Bryan Hall 115, Bloomington, IN 47405-7000.
